Kelp Snailfish

Liparis tunicatus

Body yellowish brown, often with wavy lines; peritoneum pale; dorsal fin not notched; dorsal and anal fin extending well onto caudal fin; gill opening small, above pectoral fin or extending to 4-6 pectoral fin rays; pectoral fin distinctly lobed; pectoral rays 32-39.

Occurence: N Bering Sea to Arctic

Depth: 0-150 meters     Size: 17 cm

Species code: 22238

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